2027 Internship - Accountant

Textron; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credits

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a hands-on accounting internship program designed to develop core financial skills. You will work with and assist the accounting team on accounts receivable/payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets, gaining exposure to domestic and international tax work.

The role emphasizes GAAP-compliant tasks, collaboration with tax professionals, and participation in audits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP a plus) and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Reconcile account balances and generate financial statements for review.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in line with GAAP and internal policies.
• Analyze data and reports, identify errors, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance of finance documents and prepare information for auditors.
• Assist in implementing new or improved systems and processes.
• Collaborate with tax professionals on income tax returns and provisions.
• Support audits, tax accounting, and tax correspondence.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Action oriented

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel (incl. VLOOKUP)

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Candidates will work with and assist the accounting team at Textron Aviation. Candidates will gain hands on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets. Candidates will also have the potential to work on domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and research.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and accruals
• Reconcile account balances. Generate financial statements and analyze for correctness
• Assist in the month end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring transactions are in accordance with GAAP while internal policies and procedures are followed and exceptions are communicated to management
• Analyze data and reports for logical and reasonable outcomes. Investigate errors and propose solutions to the problem
• Ensure compliance of finance documents and prepare information for auditors
• Assist in the implementation of new or improved systems and processes
• Collaborate with the tax professionals on the preparation of income tax returns, filings, and quarterly/annual income tax provisions
• Work and assist with audits, tax account reconciliation, and tax correspondence

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required - ability to create formulas (including V-lookups a plus) as well as experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands‑on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands‑on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.